Cliffs surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSE swell with 236 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cliffs this week:
The surf forecast for Cliffs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cliffs in the next 16 days are 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cliffs over the next 16 days.
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